This presentation is designed around safe and brave practices and research conducted by the facilitator as well as informed by prior scholars such as Pennebaker and DeSalvo. Cassandra holds a Master's in Social Work and has facilitated over a dozen writing and therapeutic groups, giving her the experience and tools to ensure the course is inclusive, accessible, anti-racist, and welcoming for all who attend.
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Details: Writing as a Way of Healing takes place Thursday May 18 from 6:30-8:30pm remotely online via Zoom.
Prerequisites: None
Genre: All genres
Level: All levels
Format: Craft talk
Location: This class takes place remotely online via Zoom.
Size: Limited to 40 participants (including scholarships).
Scholarships: Two scholarship spots are available for this class for writers in Northeast Ohio. Apply by April 24.
Cancellations & Refunds: Cancel at least 48 hours in advance of the first class meeting to receive a full refund. Email info@litcleveland.org.
Cassandra Lawton is a graduate of the Northeast Ohio Master of Fine Arts program. With a Master’s in social work and an MFA, she researches the healing benefits of creative writing in therapeutic and community spaces.